Chester Colleges

Chester Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Chester

There are at least 2 colleges in Chester, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 7,275 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 5,795 full-time students, and a reported 2,237 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Chester; see particularly Bryn Mawr, Chesterbrook, and Media colleges.

The largest schools here include Widener University - Main Campus and Neumann College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Pennsylvania Colleges .

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Neumann College
One Neumann Drive
Aston, Pennsylvania 19014-1298

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, education, elementary school teaching, registered nursing, organizational behavior, sports and fitness management, business management, physical therapy.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 2,810 students, 2,280 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 800 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 400-490. Math: 380-490.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Widener University - Main Campus
One University Place
Chester, Pennsylvania 19013-5792

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: education, business management, social work, registered nursing, clinical psychology, accounting, psychology, physical therapy.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 4,465 students, 3,515 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,437 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-530. Math: 430-560.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Bryn Mawr Colleges	4	4,382	4,424	1,865
Chesterbrook Colleges	4	4,625	3,867	1,333
Folcroft Colleges	1	6,978	63
Media Colleges	3	5,533	12,216
Sharon Hill Colleges	1	5,468	184
Swarthmore Colleges	1	6,170	1,479	1,356

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